My Surprise Mate

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

within minutes and took a seat

everyone about my ‘dream’ and received many gasps

noticed Dane and Zayd exchanging looks the whole time I was talking, making me feel as if they knew something the

it?" I finally asked, looking back

are some things that just haven’t

my hand

as I stared at

a little too friendly, and when he told us about the prophecy, he said he couldn’t remember all of

believe that Devin and Nyla were able to not

me their thoughts, "Apollo has never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very

want to hurt him," I repeated what Jarek

I could believe that babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both

since then, trying to think of anything that seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t remember anything that would make me feel as though he had lied at any

is a part of Devin’s

Zayd this time

more a part of this than any of us realized.I know this

Zayd told me gently.

at the thought of being betrayed by my father,

think you could get in of his

as much as you can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training kicked back up and

bow of heads, a resounding, "Yes Alpha" filled

to the door as everyone slowly left, "When your dad

as he sat down next to me.I was now

not really in the

to the packhouse soon.I have some phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do you

the packhouse." I smiled at

walking around by yourself,

at him

their next move would be? We walked together to the packhouse, stopping a few times to

office next door to

books in front of them that looked to be

"Any luck?"

sat Kyra down in her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens, and play

at me shaking their heads, "Not yet, but we just

Adria replied.

often.I carefully flipped through the pages as I scanned for anything about the

rare, but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go into details or

stated as she rose from

to go get Blaze and I will

fuss just as Dane walked through the door, "Any luck?" he asked as he picked her

book she was currently reading and stood stretching her limbs out, "Not yet dear.Where

he said he would meet

clock hanging on the wall above the door, surprised to see it was already time

would explain Kyra’s mood

little girl isn’t about to miss a meal,

all headed downstairs together, meeting up with everyone as

Kyra in her highchair between her and

couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been friendly since meeting him, I don’t really know

our conversations are focused mainly on Kyra and how she has been

didn’t think it was

were going there, Apollo would always quickly change

I murmured lost

should talk privately after

became one of worry, but he didn’t push

help but wonder if Apollo could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be the mastermind behind this? I didn’t

anymore, my stomach felt like it was twisted into a thousand knots.I didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything but good—unfortunately, it looked like he had

took the kids to her house so they could take a nap while the rest of us went upstairs to

I

shot up in surprise at my

calls with him.Every phone call is about me and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really doesn’t make any sense now to

room was engulfed in silence once I finished

pacing the office to gauge everyone’s

not saying that I don’t believe you, because I agree with you.I do think Apollo is playing a part, but whether he is

I thought about it,

did the phone

I looked at Zayd.

on the phone before lunch, and I am assuming or hoping, it was

talk on the phone much, but he did say he was planning to come

face a little, "Why not

all smiled at me, "Vampires are

as he led me to sit down,

sigh, wishing none of

Dane looked at Zayd, "I spoke

to continue, "I explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about the bordering land.He wants to move his

drastic as moving a whole pack, but then again,

he felt he needed to move his

to do that?" I finally just

said he has good reason to do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty

hear his loyalty wasn’t with

he has been willing to

have Adria

stood from his chair, "remind Ash and Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We

in the office, the